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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 71

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased 
to pay tribute to the sister cities of Duncanville, Texas, and 
Monasterolo di Savigliano, Italy, on September 30, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Duncanville and Monasterolo have created a strong 
and enduring friendship through their sister-city relationship; 
and
	WHEREAS, Monasterolo di Savigliano was founded more than 
1,000 years ago by a Benedictine monastery and is located in 
northwest Italy near Turin; the town remains largely unchanged 
today and prides itself on maintaining its ancient traditions and 
hosting festivals reflective of its culture, particularly those 
honoring its patron saints; and
	WHEREAS, Monasterolo and Duncanville have enjoyed 
friendship and cultural exchange since their "twin-city" 
relationship began in 1997, and they formally became "sister 
cities" on July 12, 1998; since the relationship began, when 
representatives from Duncanville have visited Monasterolo, they
have been met with generous hospitality and have thoroughly 
enjoyed their stay; and
	WHEREAS, The City of Duncanville takes great pride in its 
sister-city friendship with the beautiful town of Monasterolo 
and extends to all its citizens best wishes for the future; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby welcome the citizens,
public officials, and dignitaries from Monasterolo di Savigliano 
and from Duncanville on the occasion of their visit to the Capitol
and express sincere appreciation to them for supporting and 
promoting the sister-city relationship of these fine cities; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Nelson




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on September 25, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate